What did the Boomers spend money on to run up the national debt? How about bringing up their kids and paying for the kids' college education. Also defense, The USA has funded the defense of Europe since 1945, allowing the western EU countries to spend their wealth on socialism. Don't forget funding the generous retirem...more

RickV:   Damn right!

You've got it backwards. The Baby Boomers willingly funded social security and defined retirement benefits for the generations the generation retiring before them, even though it was apparent to an observant person as early as the 1970s that there would not be this type of support when the Boomers themselves hit retire...more

I've been driving for many years, often on icy or wet roads. I've always been impressed by the skill and courtesy that truck drivers display. My hat is off to you guys, not an easy job!